Vampires and Other Uninvited Guests

Bone-chilling beings on the biggest screen.

Since the early days of cinema, vampires and other supernatural beings have frequently been used as a metaphorical device in horror to tap into our fears. These monsters in the shadows reflect great societal concerns, evoking the eras they are from and echoing in time to remain relevant today.

With Robert Eggers starting the year off with his sumptuous take on Nosferatu and Ryan Coogler chilling us with a stunning period horror set in the Deep South, BFI IMAX presents an unholy programme that’s guaranteed to leave you shaken.

Explore below for bloodlust, Gothic romance and terror in the dark.

From 1 January

Nosferatu

Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession as a centuries-old vampire seeks out the woman of his dreams.

19 January

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Werner Herzog’s beautiful, stylised foray into vampire territory is a rich, resonant tribute to an earlier German cinema.

25 January

Blade

The power of an immortal, the soul of a human, the heart of a hero.

25 January

Blade II

The powers of darkness fear nothing but one man.

26 January

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Love never dies.

2 February

The Lost Boys

Sleep all day, party all night, never grow old. It's fun to be a vampire.

9 February

Cronos + Guillermo del Toro recorded intro

Guillermo del Toro’s directorial debut offers a unique take on the classic vampire story and went on to win the Critics’ Week award at the Cannes Film Festival.

9 February

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Are you a good boy?

15 February

Twilight Saga Trilogy All-Nighter

Valentines weekend vampires are invited for an all-night trilogy of Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse, charting the love affair between quiet teenager Bella Swan and the gorgeous, brooding Edward Cullen.